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It Happened to Nancy

By Beatrice Sparks
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It Happened to Nancy is a poignant memoir that delves into the diary entries of a teenage girl named Nancy. The story follows her journey as she navigates the complexities of young love, friendship, and the life-altering challenges she faces after contracting HIV. Through her candid writing, Nancy shares her hopes, fears, and the emotional highs and lows of her journey, offering readers a heartfelt glimpse into her world.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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It Happened to Nancy

A teenaged victim of AIDS recounts her battle with the disease in her diary, describing her first love, the night she was date-raped, her diagnosis of AIDS, and her thoughts and dreams.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

When fourteen-year-old Nancy is date-raped, she’s left infected with the HIV virus. As the virus ravages her body, Nancy pours out her deepest feelings to her diary.

It Happened to Nancy now includes an updated section of information on AIDS and rape.

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ISBN: 9780380773152

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Avon Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 175.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 304

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Beatrice Sparks Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

Beatrice Sparks is a family and adolescent therapist who edited the diary that formed the basis for Go Ask Alice, and has since edited many diaries on topics such as gangs, AIDS, and teen pregnancy in the 1988 Annie's Baby. She lives in Provo, UT.

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